Thank you. I'm so grateful. You found the words that are so needed right now. It's a path into forgiveness of myself and compassion for ... all the things as well. Thank you
There’s something so practical, just now, as war unfolds, to be reminded we don’t have to defend, conquer, or transcend ourselves (or others). Practising the steadiness of just being here is all we need. Thank you Jeff.
You taught me about equanimity over a year ago. Entering 12 step recovery, my therapist literally prescribed your 30 day beginner’s course. AA was okay but the God aspects, turning my will over and other things were a turn off. Your course greatly impacted my recovery, and I’ve never stopped meditating I still attend meetings but my real growth comes from my new teacher who was also Shinzen Young’s student. Thank you for this practice. I’m a better person thanks to you.
Erin - good to meet you last night during the Lounge. Each of our stories are quite different, but our daily practice brings us together to appreciate the goodness in ourselves and in others.
Thank you Jeff (and Lilli for gathering us for a second sitting with this meditation). Understanding, and then aspiring to achieve equanimity has been a long meandering path for me. While I've experienced moments of that spaciousness and quiet, perhaps more often than I recognize, it still feels elusive. I wrote down the wisdom that Jeff has offered here so I can add these words to my daily practice.
I've explored the idea of equanimity but I still struggle with it in times when emotions are overwhelming. In those times, I try to be accepting but it's too difficult. Is the key balance? Taking an intentional pause on feeling the emotions during those times and coming back when ready?
Yeah, with big emotions, as with big physical sensation - and a big situations in general! - pacing yourself is super important. I wrote a bit about this in my “warrior and caregiver” post. Equanimity is a warrior training, a loving warrior. And it’s a bit intense, and needs to be balanced with taking deliberate care of ourselves based on where we are and what we need.
It’s a process.
At least that’s how I understand it. Other people might understand it differently - and just as productively!
Absolutely Caroline. It's so important to listen to your own needs. If the practice is too much, you can just focus on your breath or just stop. Always care for yourself, above all else. ❣️
I absolutely love “I will care for you but cannot keep you from suffering “. Thank you for that reminder.
This present moment is a done deal. Thank you for this practice, Jeff 🙏
“There isn’t a mood you’ve ever been in that wasn’t a temporary mind state.” ❤️
thank you :) the equanimity tree illustration by Brooke is very cool and resonates with me 🌳 rooted in the here and now
Right? So good
So beautiful to be with this meditation again.
“May you accept not knowing” ❤️
Thank you, Brooke, for sharing your art!
Thank you. I'm so grateful. You found the words that are so needed right now. It's a path into forgiveness of myself and compassion for ... all the things as well. Thank you
There’s something so practical, just now, as war unfolds, to be reminded we don’t have to defend, conquer, or transcend ourselves (or others). Practising the steadiness of just being here is all we need. Thank you Jeff.
You taught me about equanimity over a year ago. Entering 12 step recovery, my therapist literally prescribed your 30 day beginner’s course. AA was okay but the God aspects, turning my will over and other things were a turn off. Your course greatly impacted my recovery, and I’ve never stopped meditating I still attend meetings but my real growth comes from my new teacher who was also Shinzen Young’s student. Thank you for this practice. I’m a better person thanks to you.
Erin.
You help me find my breath just now thank you.
Me too. This was lovely to read.
Erin - good to meet you last night during the Lounge. Each of our stories are quite different, but our daily practice brings us together to appreciate the goodness in ourselves and in others.
Thank you. This landed with grace, in my heavy-ish-mama-of-older-teens heart x
Thank you Jeff (and Lilli for gathering us for a second sitting with this meditation). Understanding, and then aspiring to achieve equanimity has been a long meandering path for me. While I've experienced moments of that spaciousness and quiet, perhaps more often than I recognize, it still feels elusive. I wrote down the wisdom that Jeff has offered here so I can add these words to my daily practice.
Love this - your guidance really helps me. So enjoyed doing this longer meditation 🙏 Thank you Jeff 🙏
This was exactly what I needed today and I’m sure it will be something I return to often. Thank you for sharing this talk and practice!
I feel the same way!
I've explored the idea of equanimity but I still struggle with it in times when emotions are overwhelming. In those times, I try to be accepting but it's too difficult. Is the key balance? Taking an intentional pause on feeling the emotions during those times and coming back when ready?
Yeah, with big emotions, as with big physical sensation - and a big situations in general! - pacing yourself is super important. I wrote a bit about this in my “warrior and caregiver” post. Equanimity is a warrior training, a loving warrior. And it’s a bit intense, and needs to be balanced with taking deliberate care of ourselves based on where we are and what we need.
It’s a process.
At least that’s how I understand it. Other people might understand it differently - and just as productively!
Absolutely Caroline. It's so important to listen to your own needs. If the practice is too much, you can just focus on your breath or just stop. Always care for yourself, above all else. ❣️
I love this - so totally relatable! Thank you Jeff❣️
Thank you Jeff. May you know peace.
Thank you Jeff. Just what I needed today to meet this moment.